Amend_2_601310000099816.txt

This is an Addendum 2 notification for a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) procurement solicitation (Reference Number 601310000099816) titled "Battery Backup Unit System and Accessories." The addendum provides questions and answers related to the solicitation and directs bidders to the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ for additional information. The original solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 14, 2026. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 and incorporate all revisions into their bid responses to maintain eligibility for award consideration. The addendum establishes revised technical requirements, clarifications to the scope of work, and adjustments to evaluation criteria. Complete solicitation documents, including the original bid notification and all addenda, must be obtained and reviewed thoroughly to understand comprehensive procurement specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.

The file emphasizes that TxDOT uses the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code to standardize purchases and select vendors from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). New suppliers and vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to TxDOT should apply to be added to the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. Existing TxDOT vendors must ensure their information on the CMBL is current and that applicable NIGP classes and items are properly selected. Specific pricing terms, set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, incumbent contractor information, bonding and insurance specifications, award values, and other financial details are referenced within the complete solicitation documents but are not explicitly detailed in this addendum notification.